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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.13, 730.80 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.13, 730.80 and 162.50 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.13 : 730.80 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.13/730.80 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.13x = 730.80 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.13x = 118,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,751.35/487.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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